Canopy Growth stock tumbles after announcing $200 million share sale plan
William C. Werner, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Development at BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BJ), sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Werner sold a total of 20,000 shares of BJ’s Wholesale Club common stock on March 19, 2025. The shares were sold in two separate transactions at prices ranging from $110.02 to $110.77 per share, amounting to a total value of approximately $2.2 million.
Prior to these sales, Werner exercised stock options to acquire 20,000 shares at a price of $17 per share. Following these transactions, he now owns 31,308 shares directly. This activity was conducted under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows executives to sell stock at predetermined times to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
In other recent news, BJ’s Wholesale reported a strong performance in its fourth quarter, with core comparable sales growing by 4.6%, surpassing the consensus estimate of 3.1%. UBS analyst Mark Carden increased the company’s stock target to $130, maintaining a Buy rating due to BJ’s strategic initiatives and market share gains. TD Cowen also raised its price target to $135, highlighting the company’s 93 cents EPS for the fourth quarter, which exceeded expectations. Meanwhile, Citi analyst Paul Lejeuz adjusted BJ’s price target to $115, maintaining a Neutral rating after considering the company’s earnings release and 2025 guidance.
JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers raised the price target to $109, noting BJ’s 8% year-over-year increase in membership fee income and an EPS guide that exceeded expectations. The company’s same-store sales are projected to grow by 2-3.5%, supported by robust traffic and a 90% membership renewal rate. Analysts have recognized BJ’s Wholesale’s defensive value appeal, with minimal risk from tariffs, as a key factor in its market positioning. Despite concerns about the company’s current valuation, the positive reception of its initiatives has contributed to a favorable outlook. These developments reflect BJ’s Wholesale’s ability to maintain growth and operational success in a competitive retail environment.
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